Confirmed with Link: BUF-ANA Montour for a non-Buf 1st and Guhle

[jc17]

It scares me that we might have 2 ristos now instead of one

Just a gut reaction, I dont watch much Ducks hockey, very excited to see him in action tomorrow

Oh I agree, but not because of his comments

 

[dkollidas]

It scares me that we might have 2 ristos now instead of one

Just a gut reaction, I dont watch much Ducks hockey, very excited to see him in action tomorrow

I think a lot of his bad analytics the past two seasons can be applied to a bad team that he’s a part of, as well as randy Carlyle’s coaching, where analytics go to die.

I expect Montour to fit in the system well.

 

[jc17]

I think a lot of his bad analytics the past two seasons can be applied to a bad team that he’s a part of, as well as randy Carlyle’s coaching, where analytics go to die.

I expect Montour to fit in the system well.

People keep saying this but he was rough statistically compared to his team

 

[Royal Thunder]

People keep saying this but he was rough statistically compared to his team

I saw some charts where he was better than Lindholm

But yeah an offensive puck rushing D is not going to do well in a Carlyle system. Even then, his zone entry/exit analytics are elite.

 

[GellMann]

It scares me that we might have 2 ristos now instead of one

Just a gut reaction, I dont watch much Ducks hockey, very excited to see him in action tomorrow

This guy is literally top 5 in the NHL at the skill set which tanks Risto's on ice metrics because he's so bad at it.

 

[OvermanKingGainer]

Flames fan - I like this trade for you guys. Montour has a really nice stick defensively.

 

[debaser66]

Have to see him play for the Sabres for a while to make a judgement

 

[Trojans86]

Monty's defensive game ain't bad at all. I'd say his biggest issue is more awareness related which I'd expect him to keep developing because he hasnt played at a high level too long. He battles hard in front of the net and his speed is excellent so he can stay with forwards 1v1. I am really rooting for him. On the offensive side he has enormous potential but really needs the right coach to teach him the nuances of how and when to attack as a d.

 

[bracer028]

Montour brain is missing. He has the lowest IQ on the ducks

 

[Chainshot]

Montour brain is missing. He has the lowest IQ on the ducks

Then he will fit in admirably with the Sabres non-Dahlin blueliners.

 

[debaser66]

Montour brain is missing. He has the lowest IQ on the ducks

The whole player is missing.
He is with the Sabres now

 

[joshjull]

Have to see him play for the Sabres for a while to make a judgement

That’s just way too reasonable

 

[WeDislikeEich]

I wouldn’t read too much into what this bracer guy is saying. Just check out his post history.

He may be right, who knows. But the Dude seems bitter as hell Montour was traded. I think he posted that no brain comment about 75 times... lol

 

[youngdinosaur]

We send them a first to take okposo hopefully

+ the St Louis S L U G S they got from ROR rob-job,save Tage(IF his skating improves).Btw,they're talking about ROR being a Selke finalist + big 2-way centers don't rlly grow on trees ala SMART Gm/Hc

 

[Crazy Tasty]

+ the St Louis S L U G S they got from ROR rob-job,save Tage(IF his skating improves).Btw,they're talking about ROR being a Selke finalist + big 2-way centers don't rlly grow on trees ala SMART Gm/Hc

best first post. evar

 

[jBuds]

+ the St Louis S L U G S they got from ROR rob-job,save Tage(IF his skating improves).Btw,they're talking about ROR being a Selke finalist + big 2-way centers don't rlly grow on trees ala SMART Gm/Hc

My man, pots and pans

 

[PatrikBerglund]

Montour strikes me as a guy who will only excell on teams significantly better than their opposition - but who will struggle on sides who have to fight for every single win.

Guess which one Buffalo (sadly) is.

 

[1972]

Montour strikes me as a guy who will only excell on teams significantly better than their opposition - but who will struggle on sides who have to fight for every single win.

Guess which one Buffalo (sadly) is.

That describes basically every not elite player in the NHL

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

Does anyone remember his last game against buffalo while with the ducks? Huge plays in both the negative and positive columns. Some amazing plays, some glaring mistakes...just like Risto. Not that he plays anything like Risto...

 

[MayDayMayDay]

Monty has looked great these first few games. Been one of our best players.

I'm impressed by his discipline. Been 2-3 situations where the puck transitioned and thought there might be an odd man rush going back in our direction, but he had the foresight to hang back and not pinch up, so it fizzled.

I think we got a good one.

 

[Beerz]

First impression after watching Montour for a few games...

He's ok.... not horrible but nothing special either.

Not sure I'd spend a 1st plus a prospect on him.

 

[SabresFan26]

First impression after watching Montour for a few games...

He's ok.... not horrible but nothing special either.

Not sure I'd spend a 1st plus a prospect on him.

Multiple points, great transition plays, power play help, nice defensive stick work, and a RHD. I’d say I’ve liked what I’ve seen so far and think he’s a big part of our top 4 moving forward.

 

[OCSportsfan]

As a ducks fan, i was very sorry to see him go. The things he does good, you cant train and not many can do it. With the right partner and some coaching/growth in the defensive zone, I think he is a top pairing player. I hope he does well with you.

 

[1972]

First impression after watching Montour for a few games...

He's ok.... not horrible but nothing special either.

Not sure I'd spend a 1st plus a prospect on him.

I feel the same. I would have rather traded those assets for a centre like Henrique.

 

[PatrikBerglund]

That describes basically every not elite player in the NHL

Not true.

Most players in the NHL can of course do good regardless which team they are on.

Of course it's easier to look good with a great supporting cast, but your statement is still wrong - looking at what I actually said.

Some players need a great supporting cast to do well. Some even do better paired with lesser players, for instance Crosby and even our own Skinner, from his Carolina years.